Despite the heavy rain , Chepkwony goes on to inspect the visiting officers before one of them is heard saying, ”May I have your permission to march off the guard of honour sir” before the officers depart.

The two govenors then join each other on the red carpet and proceed to meet county officials.

The entire event was met by hostile comments from Kenyans who dubbed the entire execution of the welcome as disrespectful to the president.

Much as I appreciate the development agenda by Gov.Mutua, i loath the spendthrift nature of the county...I dont see why its necessary for the red carpets,guard of honour and well dressed grown men being rained on as they hold umbrellas for two grown men with both hands... Naboth Ambundo said

Hii ni pesa ya watu mnapoteza hivi?the amount used today just to receive the governor is enough to drill at least two boreholes...but is alright Munene Victor added